Patient's question:
Male, 28 years old, experiencing recent significant urinary frequency, urgency, and dysuria. Sometimes difficulty urinating is observed, and urination is particularly uncomfortable. Hospital examination revealed hydrocele. What is hydrocele and what are its causes?Doctor's answer:
It is the baby's testicles that are developing during growth and development. They grow gradually within the abdominal cavity and follow a path called the "ascension of the testicles" as the testicles rise into the scrotum. If there is incomplete drainage during this "ascension" period due to inflammation, the abdominal fluid can enter the scrotum through this path, leading to the recurrence of hydrocele. Different causes can lead to different symptoms. Patients need to seek systematic and standardized examinations at reputable tertiary hospitals as soon as possible based on their specific conditions to receive symptomatic treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain a regular schedule, take precautions against cold and keep warm, eat light and soft foods, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of hot water daily.